Dutch School, 17th century

The paint surface is clean, the varnish is clear and even and the painting is in overall fair condition. The panel has two old, repaired splits; one runs the width of the panel across the centre, the other runs about half-way across from the left-hand side, 6 cm. from the top. There is a repaired hairline surface crack which runs from the left-hand side, about half-way across the paint surface. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals sensitive restoration to these three horizontal lines, as well as some minor retouching in the lower left- and right-hand corners. There is strengthening to much of the background at the top of the panel, and around the plate, lower right. Offered in a dark wood frame.
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